Klarna Holding AB
Klarna Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Klarna Holding completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Klarna Holding has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Klarna Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Klarna Holding amounted to 573 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Klarna Holding increased by 1.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Klarna Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Klarna Holding's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Klarna Holding were 69 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Klarna Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Klarna Holding's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 75.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Klarna Holding's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Klarna Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Klarna Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 504 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Klarna Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Klarna Holding's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 57.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Klarna Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Klarna Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Klarna Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Klarna Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Klarna Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Klarna Holding's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Klarna Holding reported 83,637 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Klarna Holding includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Klarna Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Klarna Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Klarna Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 83,637 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Klarna Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Klarna Holding's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 43.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Klarna Holding's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 23.84%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Klarna Holding disclose?
In 2024, Klarna Holding reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Klarna Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Klarna Holding's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 77,089 tCO₂e (92.17%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4,371 tCO₂e (5.23%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 1,826 tCO₂e (2.18%)
Klarna Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Klarna Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Klarna Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 84,210 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.72% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Klarna Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.32% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.6%.a